The Prevalence of Byssinosis among Cotton Workers in the North of Benin

Background: Cotton is the main agricultural export product in Benin. Cotton dust is thus present in the air during the handling and processing of cotton. This dust contains a mixture of substances including ground up plant matter, fibres, bacteria, fungi, soil, pesticides, noncotton matter, and othe...

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Main Authors: AV Hinson, V Schlünssen, G Agodokpessi, T Sigsgaards, B Fayomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization 2014-09-01
Series:The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.theijoem.com/ijoem/index.php/ijoem/article/view/448